A PAIR OF FAN PAINTINGS, LATE QING DYNASTY

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A PAIR OF FAN PAINTINGS, LATE QING DYNASTY China, 19th century. Ink, watercolors, and gouache on silk, both firmly mounted on paper. The first depicting Zhong Kui accompanying his younger sister to her wedding, seated in a sedan chair. The second depicting a battle scene with soldiers ambushing a group of horsemen. Dimensions: Image size 50.2 x 23.3 cm, Size incl. frame 64.1 x 37.3 cm Framed behind glass. (4) One of the various embellishments of the Zhong Kui legend recounts that after his death he arranged for his sister to marry the man who had once been his benefactor, while ensuring that she was cared for during his absence. In the present painting, she is shown in her wedding procession, accompanied by her brother and demon attendants. On a subtler level, the theme ‘Zhong Kui marrying off his sister’ (Zhong Kui jiamei) can also be interpreted as a visual pun on the term ‘jiamei’ (to be rid of evil spirits), conveying the wish for smooth and harmonious daily life. Auction result comparison: Type: Related Auction: Bonhams Melbourne, 1 September 2014, lot 132 Price: AUD 1,830 or approx. EUR 1,600 converted and adjusted for inflation at the time of writing Expert remark: Compare the similar figural subject, the colors, and the condition. Note also the similar size (47 cm).

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